Maridi FM 88.9 — the only privately operated community radio in the state, reaching over 20,000 listeners.
MSA runs Maridi FM 88.9 — the only privately operated community radio in the state — using the power of media to inform, educate and advocate for communities across South Sudan.
The only privately operated community radio in Western Equatoria — broadcasting news, awareness, and community voices to over 20,000 regular listeners.
Strengthening the skills, equipment and systems of local media houses so they can deliver high-quality, independent journalism.
Delivering public interest campaigns on education, health, GBV, peace and governance through radio, print and community outreach.
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MSA established Maridi FM 88.9 — a community radio in Maridi County that is used extensively by MSA and other stakeholders for awareness and sensitization programs. The radio broadcasts news, community voices, and public interest campaigns across Western Equatoria, giving a platform to the voices that are usually unheard.
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MSA invests in the people and systems behind local media — training journalists, improving editorial processes, and providing equipment support so media houses can deliver accurate, independent and high-quality coverage.
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Through Maridi FM and community outreach, MSA runs massive public interest campaigns — on GBV prevention, girls' education, HIV/AIDS awareness, peace building and good governance — reaching tens of thousands of listeners every month.
Maridi FM 88.9
The community's own radio station
88.9 FM
Maridi FM
20K+
Regular listeners
Maridi FM 88.9 is the only privately operated community radio station in Western Equatoria State. It was established by MSA to give a voice to communities that had none, and it has become the primary source of news, information and awareness in the region.
The station reaches over 20,000 regular listeners — including farmers, youth, women and community leaders. It is used by MSA and its partners to run awareness campaigns on GBV, HIV/AIDS, girls' education, peace building and good governance — turning information into action.
Broadcasting across Western Equatoria and reaching communities beyond.
A platform where every community member can speak and be heard.
Awareness campaigns on GBV, health, education and governance.
Round-the-clock programming for listeners.
Massive radio campaigns on gender-based violence — reaching over 20,000 listeners with information on prevention, response and survivor support.
Radio programs promoting girls' education — role model stories, parent engagement, and messages on the dangers of early marriage.
HIV/AIDS awareness programs reaching in-school and out-of-school youth — reducing new infection rates and stigma across the region.
Programs promoting peace, community security and good governance — amplifying voices calling for reconciliation and accountability.
Radio programs teaching communities about their rights under South Sudanese law — from child protection to GBV response.
Broadcasting practical tips and information for farmers, youth and women entrepreneurs — building resilience through knowledge.
Featured
BroadcastReaching 20,000+ listeners
TrainingBuilding media capacity
AwarenessCampaigns that change lives
CommunityVoices amplified
"Maridi FM is how our community stays informed. When something happens, we listen. When we need advice, we call in. It feels like the radio is part of our family."
Regular Listener
Maridi County
"The GBV programs opened my eyes. Before, I did not know that some things happening in our community were wrong. Now I talk to my daughters and my neighbours about it."
Community Member
Western Equatoria
"As a young journalist, being trained by MSA at Maridi FM gave me a career. I never imagined I would be hosting my own show and reaching so many people."
Broadcast Journalist
Maridi FM 88.9
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